Biel, Mendes and Weisz go behind the camera for Glamour

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Look out Hollywood! Three actresses are delving into movie directing for the first time, thanks to Glamour Magazine.

Jessica Biel, Eva Mendes and Oscar-winner Rachel Weisz are each directing a short film for the magazine’s annual “Glamour Reel Moments.”

The films are based on real stories written by Glamour readers about a personal story of a moment where they helped out or gave back. Thousands of submissions poured in to the magazine and Glamour narrowed them down to those most adaptable to a short film format.

Weisz, Mendes and Biel were presented with the finalists and each actress selected her story. Mendes and Biel have already shot theirs, while Weisz is scheduled to go into production this month.

All three films are centered around car sponsor Hyundai’s theme of “doing good” and will get a showcase in Los Angeles in October.

Biel’s short, “Sodalis,” focuses on two little girls who are best friends. “For this (film) it’s do good for your loved one, your best friend. Do good for yourself,” said Biel, seen most recently in Hollywood’s summer action movie “The A-Team”.